Copy letter from Henry Dundas, Viscount Melville to Thomas Picton, giving orders for the defence of the island of Trinidad in anticipation of a Spanish attempt to recover possession, and granting permission to Picton to draw funds from His Majesty's Treasury,
1798 Aug 22.
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| Summary: | Includes second copy letter from Picton to "The Lords Commissioners of His Majesty's Treasury" informing them that he has drawn £2000 for the puchase of a ship for the defence of Trinidad, dated 1799 Sept. 30. |
| In collection: | Autograph letters signed collection, ca. 1603-ca. 1972 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Physical description: 1 item (3 pages). |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds. |
